FG to recruit 3,500 teaching staff in unity colleges

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The Federal Government has announced plans to recruit 3,500 teaching staff across Federal Unity Colleges nationwide.

Dr Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Education, made this announcement at a two-day National Stakeholders’ Forum on Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria.

Sununu stated that the recruitment of these teachers would significantly improve the quality of education.

“I assure you that the Ministry is collaborating with the Office of the Head of Service, the Federal Civil Service Commission, and other relevant government organs to recruit 3,500 teaching staff for our federal government colleges nationwide.

“This will enhance the quality of education. Additionally, the Ministry has organised extensive training and retraining for all staff in schools.”

Sununu also mentioned that the ministry had trained more than 1,000 staff in technology application in education through its research resource centre.

He said more than 53 vocational skills acquisition centres had been built to cater to the skills needs of young people, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.

He added that approval had been secured to build an additional 50 model schools across the country to enhance teaching and learning.

“The ability to revitalise the Senior Secondary Education sub-sector to meet global demands requires key actions that optimise the system.

“Today marks a significant step in our journey to enhance the quality of education for our young learners.

“Senior Secondary Education is a critical phase, shaping the future of our learners and, by extension, our nation.

“This explains our efforts in ensuring that our education system is robust, dynamic, and capable of meeting global standards,” he said.

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